These Tokyo Motor Show debuts are eventually coming to North America

Somewhat ironically, the cars bound for North America from the Tokyo Motor Show are all concepts The Mazda Kai is, in reality, the 2019 Mazda3. It promises to set a new standard in the compact segment. Along with a stiffer chassis comes the first engine that runs on gasoline but can function like a diesel — this means an increase in low-end torque and a quantum leap in fuel efficiency.

China's state-owned Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC) pulled the wraps off of its latest concept car at the Detroit auto show, and it's electric. Dubbed Enverge, the battery-electric SUV wears svelte bodywork and sports traditional concept car design cues such as gullwing doors, small cameras in place of exterior mirrors, and a massive digital dashboard display. GAC claims the Enverge can travel more than 370 miles on a single charge thanks to a 71-kWh battery pack.

The concept is a promising look at what's to come from the company, which officially announced plans to enter the United States market before the end of the decade. This isn't just talk, either, as GAC will be attending the National Automobile Dealers Association convention in March in order to drum up support for a dealer network. While GAC sells its vehicles under the "Trumpchi" nameplate in China, the company said that it will forgo that name in the U.S. and instead will sell its cars under a market-specific brand name that is yet to be determined.

Next Volvo V40 Will Get PHEV, 2 Battery Options For EV

There will be significant parts sharing with the new XC40. Since Volvo now has a complete range of new SUVs from the big XC90 to the little XC40, plus the S90 and V90 at the top of the range, it's now time for the brand to update the smaller cars in its lineup. Testing for the new S60 and V60 is already underway, and Volvo execs know exactly what they want from the new V40, according toAuto Express. Research Research New Used New & Used Make Model The V40 will share its CMA (Compact Modular Architecture) platform with the XC40, and they'll have the same wheelbase, too.

China ' s GAC announced that it will enter the U . S . market before the end of the decade. It also unveiled a new electric SUV concept , dubbed the Enverge. Look for U . S . sales of GAC vehicles to begin in 2019 .

One of the first models that GAC plans to sell in the U.S. will be the GS8 crossover SUV. Equipped with three rows of seating, the GS8 is designed to compete with the likes of the Hyundai Santa Fe and the Toyota Highlander. The crossover is motivated by a turbocharged inline-four engine that mates to a six-speed automatic transmission.

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What other vehicles GAC will bring to the States remains to be seen. However, given that the company also unveiled its new GA4 compact sedan in Detroit, it's possible that this model could serve as an initial U.S. offering, as well. Regardless, GAC expressed confidence in its ability to successfully craft a vehicle that meets all U.S. safety standards and consumer demands. Look for U.S. sales of GAC vehicles to begin in 2019.

Buick's New Electric Concept Is Very Round .
Buick has an image problem in the U.S., where it’s seen as a brand for The Olds, and where it’s planning to take its own name off of its cars in 2019. But in China, where Buick sold 1.2 million vehicles last year, it’s a completely different story. Electric is also big there, which brings us to the big Buick news of the day: an electric concept for China called the Enspire. The Enspire will debut later this month in Beijing, and reflects Buick’s continued push into China and what is turning out to be the future of the brand.

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